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Related: About this forumWoot! Social Security Administration Initiates Processing of Widow and Widower Benefits to
Surviving Gay Spouses.
Statement of Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, released the following statement this morning:
I am pleased to announce that, effective today, Social Security is processing some widows and widowers claims by surviving members of same-sex marriages and paying benefits where they are due. In addition, we are able to pay some one-time lump sum death benefit claims to surviving same-sex spouses. As I stated shortly after the Supreme Court decision on Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, our goal is to treat all Americans with dignity and respect.
We ask for continued patience from the public as we work closely with the Department of Justice to develop policies that are legally sound so we can process claims.
If you believe you may be eligible for Social Security, I encourage you to apply now to protect against the loss of any potential benefits. We will process claims as soon as additional instructions become finalized."
Learn more here:
http://www.towleroad.com/2013/12/social-security-administration-initiates-processing-of-widow-and-widower-benefits-to-surviving-gay-s.html
I am pleased to announce that, effective today, Social Security is processing some widows and widowers claims by surviving members of same-sex marriages and paying benefits where they are due. In addition, we are able to pay some one-time lump sum death benefit claims to surviving same-sex spouses. As I stated shortly after the Supreme Court decision on Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, our goal is to treat all Americans with dignity and respect.
We ask for continued patience from the public as we work closely with the Department of Justice to develop policies that are legally sound so we can process claims.
If you believe you may be eligible for Social Security, I encourage you to apply now to protect against the loss of any potential benefits. We will process claims as soon as additional instructions become finalized."
Learn more here:
http://www.towleroad.com/2013/12/social-security-administration-initiates-processing-of-widow-and-widower-benefits-to-surviving-gay-s.html
Another step forward.
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Woot! Social Security Administration Initiates Processing of Widow and Widower Benefits to (Original Post)
Zorra
Dec 2013
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pinto
(106,886 posts)1. Good news. Another step.
freshwest
(53,661 posts)2. Same sex mentioned in my recent mail from Social Security. WTG! nt
RKP5637
(67,111 posts)3. K&R!!! n/t